$470 non-tax deductible base amount per year

$50,000

Golden Horseshoe

$815 non-tax deductible base amount

$70,000

Council Sponsor

$1,975 non-tax deductible base amount

$100,000

At the level, you receive:

Enjoy in-depth coverage of the Met season, including stories of the operas, cast profiles and colorful production photos. Find out what leading music critics have to say about performances across the country and around the world. Read profiles on opera legends and learn about rising young stars. Discover the newest and best opera CDs, videos and books (National Level and above).

Members receive a 10% discount at the Met Opera Shop and online store and 20% during special Member Double Discount Weeks throughout the year.
Members also receive discounted tickets to special events at the Met and The Metropolitan Opera Guild's Lecture and Community Programs featuring renowned speakers, Met singers, and artistic professionals.
Members can schedule discounted Backstage Tours with a highly knowledgeable guide at a special rate.

Members receive the Met Season Calendar --an advance, day-by-day look at the performance dates, casting and ticket availability for the entire Met season.
Members also receive the Live in HD and Radio Program Guide -- a handy guide to the Met’s broadcast season containing schedules, cast lists and production photos.

Guild Members at the Supporting Level and higher enjoy the privilege of placing ticket orders one week in advance of the general public by mail, phone, on our Web site and at the box office. All ticket orders from Guild Members are filled by Membership level.
Members also receive advance access in the U.S. and Canada for all of next season's exciting Live in HD transmissions during a Members-only priority period in the summer.

Access to National Desk, a special service for out-of-town MembersMore »

A service for our out-of-town members that provides special ticket packages including confirmed seats at the Met and hotel and restaurant recommendations.

Guild Members at the Supporting Level and higher enjoy the privilege of placing ticket orders one week in advance of the general public by mail, phone, on our Web site and at the box office. All ticket orders from Guild Members are filled by Membership level.
Members also receive advance access in the U.S. and Canada for all of next season's exciting Live in HD transmissions during a Members-only priority period in the summer.

At the next level: Special Member Discounts at the Met Shop, Met Opera on Demand, Gold Card privileges, and more...More »

At the next level: Advance Access to Tickets in the house and for Live in HD, and more...More »

Special Member Discounts at the Met Shop, Met Opera on Demand, Gold Card privileges, and more...More »

Members receive a 10% discount at the Met Opera Shop and online store and 20% during special Member Double Discount Weeks throughout the year.
Members also receive discounted tickets to special events at the Met and The Metropolitan Opera Guild's Lecture and Community Programs featuring renowned speakers, Met singers, and artistic professionals.
Members can schedule discounted Backstage Tours with a highly knowledgeable guide at a special rate. Members can at the Contributing level and above also enjoy special rates and discounts at fine restaurants, hotels, shops, museums, car rental agencies, quality retailers and more nationwide. Also, as a special promotion, members at the $150 level or higher, may purchase a year subscription to Met Opera on Demand at a low discounted price of $99.99.

A private intermission lounge reserved exclusively for Members at the Donor Level and above, offering refreshments and coffee service 45 minutes before the performance and during intermissions for you and a guest. Members at the Sponsor level and above also receive two additional guest passes, each for single admission, for your opera loving friends.

Special Publications, including the Live in HD and Radio Guide and the Season BookMore »

Members receive the Met Season Calendar --an advance, day-by-day look at the performance dates, casting and ticket availability for the entire Met season.
Members also receive the Live in HD and Radio Program Guide -- a handy guide to the Met’s broadcast season containing schedules, cast lists and production photos.
Members at the Sponsor level and above enjoy the Metropolitan Opera Season Book, featuring informative articles, previews of the season’s new productions (including full-color illustrations of the sets and costumes), synopses for all the operas in the repertory, plus photos and biographical information for every artist on the year’s roster.

Guild Members at the Supporting Level and higher enjoy the privilege of placing ticket orders one week in advance of the general public by mail, phone, on our Web site and at the box office. All ticket orders from Guild Members are filled by Membership level. Benefactor Members receive the highest Guild ticketing priority and access to the best seats.
Members also receive advance access in the U.S. and Canada for all of next season's exciting Live in HD transmissions during a Members-only priority period in the summer.

Patrons receive a subscription to Opera News and a copy of the Met Season Book, enjoy a Member Discount at the Met Opera Shop and receive other benefits of Guild Membership, including premium media content designed to enhance your Metropolitan Opera experience. Enjoy encore radio broadcasts or learn more about exciting new Met productions by listening to archived recordings of MetTalks discussions.

Patrons enjoy advance ticketing and priority seating all year long for performances at the Opera House. Patrons also enjoy an advance ticketing period for Live in HD presentations in movie theaters. Our Patron Ticketing staff will assist you with your ticket orders and other special requests.

Patrons are invited to attend the Lindemann Young Artist recitals and hear tomorrow's opera stars today. Patrons at the benefactor level and higher are also invited to the fall concert by members of the Lindemann Young Artist Development Program, followed by a reception with the artists.

At the next level: The Role of the Met's Music Staff, and more...More »

Be among the first to experience each season's repertoire by attending final dress rehearsals and follow the progress of your favorite operas through exclusive working rehearsals, with costumes, lighting, and full orchestra.

Be among the first to experience each season's repertoire by attending final dress rehearsals and follow the progress of your favorite operas through exclusive working rehearsals, with costumes, lighting, and full orchestra.

At the next level: Invitation to Observe a Master Class, and more...More »

Your opportunity to observe leading artists, teachers, and coaches working with young singers to perfect all elements of their performances. Past Master Class teachers have included Renata Scotto, Natalie Dessay, Ramon Vargas, and Gerald Finley.

Be among the first to experience each season's repertoire by attending final dress rehearsals and follow the progress of your favorite operas through exclusive working rehearsals, with costumes, lighting, and full orchestra.

All benefits of the Met's Patron Program, including admission to the Patron Lounge, complimentary coat check, subscription to Opera News, premium media content online, and passes to dress and working rehearsals.

Dedication of a performance in the Member's honor, including a prominent listing on the cast page of the program, a special dinner at The Grand Tier Restaurant and a center parterre box. Members also receive prominent donor recognition in Playbill, the annual Season Book and other Met publications

Dining privileges at the private Metropolitan Opera Club and access to the Metropolitan Opera Club during dress rehearsal intermissions (please note that food and beverages are not available during rehearsals).

At the next level: Concierge service, ticket priority, and more...More »

In addition to Opera News Online, members gain access to premium media content designed to enhance your Metropolitan Opera Experience. Enjoy encore radio broadcasts or learn more about exciting new Met productions by listening to archived recordings of MetTalks discussions.

Special Member Discounts at the Met Shop, Met Opera on Demand, and moreMore »

Members receive a 10% discount at the Met Opera Shop and online store and 20% during special Member Double Discount Weeks throughout the year.
Members also receive discounted tickets to special events at the Met and The Metropolitan Opera Guild's Lecture and Community Programs featuring renowned speakers, Met singers, and artistic professionals.
Members can schedule discounted Backstage Tours with a highly knowledgeable guide at a special rate. Also, as a special promotion, members at the $150 level or higher, may purchase a year subscription to Met Opera on Demand at a low discounted price of $99.99.